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Latest News
Thursday 3rd July Exterior Concepts Proposed Click here to view the concept artist impression of the exterior of the Wairau Hospital
Thursday 12th June Ex-Site newsletter View the June edition of the Redevelopment Newsletter Ex-Site
Monday 12th May Ex-Site newsletter Click here to view the latest edition of the Redevelopment Newsletter Ex-Site
Tuesday 6th May Updated Draft Concept Plan View the new plan for the Wairau hospital here
Monday Jan 14
New Project Timeline
Click here to view the new project timeline for the new Master Plan.
Click here to review the architectural plans. More...
Architects Propose Exterior Concept
On Tuesday July 1 2008, the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board reviewed the proposed “exterior concepts” produced by the architectural consultants, Maunsell. These concepts included the design and colour scheme for the new facility.
Feedback from the Board would then be given the project team on the exterior and how it might look.
The concept was designed to blend in as much as possible with surrounding residential buildings. The design incorporates gabled forms, which echoed the rolling Wither Hills; the backdrop to the hospital.
In the concept design the main entrance projects outwards, thus giving a defined entrance that would provide shelter for pedestrians and people waiting to be picked up by vehicle. Marlborough’s scenery is mirrored in the proposed interior colour scheme. These colours have been selected to enhance the signage that guides people around the building.
“We want to create an enduring harmony with the community and the landscape by using the familiar forms, materials and colours that make Blenheim special - its ‘sense of place’” commented Architect Carl Grey from Maunsell.
The exterior of the hospital will have a mix of materials including pre-finished steel cladding and decorated rockcote panels, complimented by contrasting glazing to provide interest and identity to the scheme. Solar shading will be provided.
Public are invited to view the plans and exterior concepts at the Marlborough District Library.Please contact Emily Radnor, Project Administrator / Communications Coordinator for any further information
Site Clearing Preparation Underway
The Wairau Hospital site is beginning to look very different in preparation for the main construction in late July. Trees have been felled to the west of the Emergency Department and Main Entrance to make way for the new AT&R, Allied Health and Inpatient facilities.
‘This is an exciting phase of the redevelopment project because after all of the planning, we can actually see some physical progress being made’ commented Martin Ridgway, Project Director. Trees on the west side of the site have been removed recently, making room for the new facilities, and has generated new interest and momentum for user groups and staff.
The first phase of construction will take around 9 months and these departments can expect to move into their new facilities early next year.
